Spring Salutations

Judeth GauryWhat do you do? Housekeeping, bad housekeeping [laughs].Where are you from? ColombiaHow many children do you have? Two boys: 6 and 7 years old. They go to The French School.How long have you been living in Beijing? Two yearsWhere do you like to shop? For kid’s shoes: the little shops near the Drum and Bell towers. I also go to the Silk Market and Tianyi Market.Where do you like to eat? We like hotpot in Houhai. Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing? I like the Summer Palace.Where is your outfit from? My shoes are from Tianyi Market, my jacket from Wangfujing and my sweater and jeans are from France. Favorite park: Ritan Park

Nicola RenWhat do you do? I’m a teacher.Where are you from? The UK Tell us about your children. My son is 19 months old.How long have you been living in Beijing? Over six years.Where do you like to shop? Marks & Spencers online, the Zoo Market and Nuren Jie.Where do you like to eat? Blue Frog. It’s child-friendly.Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing? We love going to Houhai and Beihai Park – watching goings on and people dancing.Describe your style. ComfortableFavorite outdoor activity: We like walking in the park.Favorite indoor activity: Shopping and swimming. Favorite park: Beihai Park

Sherrie OehrleinWhat do you do? I’m a finance director.Where are you from? The USHow many children do you have? Two boys; they are 7 and 10 years old. They attend Dulwich.How long have you been living in Beijing? Over a year.Where do you like to shop? Mostly Yashow and Decathlon for the kids.Where do you like to eat? Fat Burger for the kids and SALT for my husband and I.Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing? Beihai ParkDescribe your style. Very casual.Favorite outdoor activity: Football (soccer).Favorite indoor activity: We like to go to the movies at Megabox in Sanlitun.

Jenny LinWhere are you from? MalaysiaHow many children do you have? One daughter; she is 10 years old and goes to YCIS.How long have you been living in Beijing? This is our fourth year here.Where do you like to shop? Uniqlo, Zara, H&M. Also, Yashow and the Zoo Market. Where do you like to eat? Element Fresh, Herbal Cafe, Union Bar and Grille, and Hatsune.Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing? Sanlitun Village. We come here once a week as a family.Where is your outfit from? My coat is from C&A, my jeans from Uniqlo, my bag from Yashow and my scarf is cashmere – custom made in Tongzhou.Just for fun: I like going to Solana to have a cup of coffee with friends.Favorite park: Chaoyang Park